Dawna Golden
Anyone who was
blessed to know Dawna during her lifetime was well aware of her creative
spirit. She would not hesitate to dive into projects that were beyond her
knowledge or skill sets. She had an impressive aptitude to learn and to teach
herself, adding to her ever-growing list of talents.
Dawna worked
hard to make her home a place of comfort and refuge. As a talented piano
player, she believed that music was one of the fastest and most efficient ways
of inviting the spirit of the Lord into the room. She blessed the Golden home
with countless hours of beautiful music and even taught her children, and
others from around the neighborhood, how to play the piano.
As a young
mother, she nurtured the imagination of her children through drawing, reading,
singing and more. She valued family traditions and loved to create new ones.
Making memories has always been very important to her. Being spontanious was
thrilling to Dawna and it was enjoyable to see her face light up when she was
having a good time. Her laugh is a priceless trait, it was like non other that
made you feel lighter and happier just from hearing it. She was very good at
spreading happiness.
Dawna looked
at obsticles in life and found lessons to learn from them, making sure to share
her experiences with her children. It was important to teach them to recognize
God's hand in their lives. The experiences that have shaped her and caused her
faith to be tested and to grow have made her an amazing woman, and a wise
Mother. Only four will be so lucky to call her "Mom."
Dawna believed
that it was possible to lose sight of one’s own difficulties and burdens
through the selfless service to others. She never refused a church calling, or
the chance to help someone in need, regardless of how many things she had
already undertaken. Her hardworking, selfless nature was exemplified in her
service to everyone she came in contact with. As a friend, a neighbor, a
Visiting Teacher, and as a daughter of God, Dawna always put others before
herself, whole heartedly.
To quote her
husband, Eddie, “The Golden family was always at the top of our game with
Dawna’s guidance and direction.” She possessed a tenacious drive to ensure the
success of her children and her husband. Supporting her husband’s difficult
work schedule and preparing her four young children for school, church,
Scouting and Young Womens events, she lovingly steered them in a righteous
direction. She truly was a Liahona to her family.
Throughout her
life, Dawna was a beautiful woman, with a matching spirit and personality
noticed by all. Despite the sickness she suffered from, she seemed to shine
brighter and emanate more beauty with each phase that she entered into. The
sparkle in her eyes was a testament to the strength and beauty she embodied.
Dawna will
always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and sister. She was patient. She
was spiritually in-tune. She was the paragon of a loving, righteous, and
faithful daughter of our Heavenly Father. She was an example of strength and
perseverance. Throughout her sickness, and even in her final moments, Dawna was
able to teach us of humility and submission to Heavenly Father’s eternal plan.
Her creating will not stop, she will be continuously moving closer to her full
potential. Dawna will be missed and forever loved. We are grateful to know
that we will see her again.
--Written by Corey Golden and Valerie Isham
